Chapter 619: Qingcheng Guard Xishi Appears, First Time at Audri School
Chapter 619: Qingcheng Guard Xishi Appears, First Time at Audri School
Qin Ruan held a golden whip in her hand, which was her weapon.
Huo Zhi and Hou Chuan had been by her side for a while and had seen her wield the golden whip, using its power to suppress evil spirits.
It was said that the whip was like an extension of her body, and even evil spirits couldn't get close to her when she held it.
Hou Yunjiao believed that she was not inferior to those executioners from the Punishment Hall.
Hou Yirong pondered for a moment and agreed, "Alright, Third Brother, don't let me down. Promise me that you'll let me win this time!"
"My sacrifice is not small. Let those old guys watch. I always feel like they're taking advantage of me."
Hou Yunjiao retracted his hand from the glass and said indifferently, "We'll get it back from them in the future."
"That's for sure. We'll see who struggles the most and then deal with them."
Hou Yunjiao fully agreed, "That way, they won't trouble Ruan Ruan."
In just this short while, he had mentioned Qin Ruan many times.
Hou Yirong teased with a smile, "Third Brother, you can't go more than two sentences without mentioning your little wife. What's going on? Have you fallen into the grave of love?"
Until now, he wasn't sure about the Hou Yunjiao's feelings towards Qin Ruan.
He felt that their relationship was rather ambiguous.
Rather than a husband and wife, they seemed more like elders teaching their juniors, guiding them step by step.
Hou Yunjiao was like an old father, worrying about Qin Ruan.
Hou Yunjiao's expression slightly changed, and a glimmer of starlight appeared in his deep eyes but quickly dissipated.
He spoke indifferently, "The word 'love' can still be traced, as long as people interact, there will be various emotions involved. Love is the spiritual sustenance of humanity, it can apply to various emotions, and it is most evident in family affection."
"Emotions and love, when combined, used on non-relatives, can make people lose their rationality."
"Second Brother, we're all adults, almost thirty years old. What value does this ethereal and idealized thing called love have for us?"
After saying that, he sighed, "Do you want to see me lose my mind and become insane?"
Hou Yirong sneered, "Speaking of which, it's true. Su Jingshu is in a state of being insane. She has become like this because she invested too much emotion into Nangong Chang."
He couldn't argue with Hou Yunjiao because there was a precedent.
The Su family was currently in a state of silence, and Su Jingshu hadn't left the Su family's gate for nearly a month.
For the sake of Nangong Chang, Miss Su had harmed herself both physically and emotionally.
Hou Yunjiao didn't agree with him, "In prominent families, love between men and women is out of reach. Under all kinds of interests, it becomes vulnerable. If Su Jingshu really likes Nangong Chang, she wouldn't have let him get entangled with other women while still hanging on to her."
"In the end, it's not that she can't withstand the torment, but she doesn't like Nangong Chang as much as she imagined. Miss Su's current silence doesn't mean she's been falling in a low point all along. When she passes that psychological barrier one day, and when the time comes, she will return to her peak. She won't give up the glory that the Su family has given her."
Hou Yirong had nothing to say to Hou Yunjiao. Because when it came to heartlessness, no one in the Hou family could compete with the Third Young Master Hou.
Hou Yirong asked, "What about you then?"
"What?"
"Do you treat your little wife so well and even want to hand over the Punishment Hall to her just because you like her?"
"Like."
Hou Yunjiao didn't hesitate to admit his feelings for Qin Ruan.
His eyes flickered, and a gentle smile appeared on his face as if a warm breeze brushed against his face.
"Ruan Ruan has a good sense of propriety, a pure temperament, and she's young. With her by my side in the next ten years, life won't be too dull. She's very likable."
"Alright, as long as you're happy."
Hou Yirong compromised.
He could understand it to some extent.
Hou Yunjiao might not have love for Qin Ruan, but he had basic affection for her.
For a person with no future, doomed to perish on a certain day in the future, what value was there in loving someone?
The Third Young Master of the Hou family had always been more rational than emotional.
Hou Yirong let out a sigh on the other end of the phone, "With my little sister by your side, we all will be grateful to her."
Out of gratitude, they naturally wouldn't add to her troubles.
No one knew what would happen in the future.
As long as Qin Ruan stayed in the Hou family, he would protect her.
Hou Yunjiao understood, and the corners of his lips slightly curved upwards. "Ruan Ruan is very good, Second Brother. She won't disappoint you."
Hou Yirong sneered, "But we also hope that she can bring miracles."
Hou Yunjiao pursed his lips, the smile on his face diminished.
Where would miracles come from? It was just wishful thinking.
His peach blossom eyes drooped slightly, and a bitter arc tugged at the corners of his lips. The urge to cough that was suppressed in his throat made it impossible for him to expect miracles to come.
The call continued.
After a long while, Hou Yunjiao's voice was slightly hoarse as he said, "Rest early."
"Got it. You should rest early too."
"Mhmm."
The call was ended, and Hou Yunjiao looked at the night scene outside the window. His calm expression became emotionless.
His back seemed lonely, surrounded by a low-pressure atmosphere.
...
Late at night, Audri School.
A tall and long-legged man in a windbreaker and leather boots stood outside the school.
He held a leather suitcase in his hand and looked up at the century-old school in front of him.
The young man who followed behind him, being blown by the cold night wind, subconsciously rubbed the goosebumps on his arm under his clothes.
He approached the man standing in front of him and spoke in a low voice, "Boss, this place is really creepy. I'm covered in goosebumps all over."
The man turned around, revealing a gentle and refined face.
His whole body exuded an aura of scholarly elegance, like a cultured young gentleman.
His temperament was elegant and otherworldly, as if he could embrace everything in the world.
This man was none other than Qingcheng Wei Xishi in the [North Emperor Lord is Online] WeChat group.
Under the illumination of the street lamps at the school gate, he raised his lips slightly, "The malevolence is too strong here. This trip is indeed unpredictable."
The young man behind him, who Xishi turned around and once again looked at the three people walking out of Audri School—two men and one woman.
Although it was autumn, they were wearing thick cotton coats and jackets, which seemed quite peculiar.
The three individuals headed straight towards Xishi and Luolu.
"Master Xishi, you've arrived!"
The middle-aged man, who seemed to be their leader, approached Xishi with a few quick strides and grabbed his hand, refusing to let go.
"Let's talk properly, no need to get physical," Xishi said coldly.
The middle-aged man smiled awkwardly, but he didn't dare to show any dissatisfaction.
He scratched his head and explained in a low voice, "Hey, I got a bit scared. Seeing you is like seeing the backbone of the team. I even forgot about your germophobia."
"No worries." Xishi responded with a cold attitude.
As the two were conversing, the man's two companions, a man and a woman, also came forward.
Xishi nodded slightly in their direction.
He then turned his attention back to the middle-aged man. "Director Liu, shall we walk and talk?"
"Sure, sure!" Liu, the director of Audri School, extended his hand to invite Xishi and his assistant Luolu. "Let's go inside first. I've arranged accommodations for you. We can talk on the way."
Xishi handed the leather suitcase to Luolu.
The two of them followed Director Liu and officially stepped into Audri School.
At the school gate, the chilling atmosphere wasn't too heavy, merely enough to make one feel a bit cold.
However, as they entered the school premises, a sinister chill permeated their bones.
The path inside the school was dimly lit by the soft yellow light of the streetlamps. On their left, there was a small grove of sparsely grown trees.
When the wind blew, the rustling of leaves created an eerie sound.
Xishi walked on the campus path, his emotions seemingly indifferent, but a strong sense of caution emanated from his eyes.
He felt like there was something watching them in the darkness, lurking nearby.
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